These guys are doing good things. I'm a member, go check them out if you get a chance. I've listed some of their goals for next steps.
Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network, Inc.
What does the future hold
for the Network? Well, to
answer that question, we
should first take a brief
look at the past.
Started in 2008, the
Network has grown from an idea, into a vital
membership organization of over 5,700 members. We
have produced 57 monthly editions of the eJournal
(there is some really good reading there, folks) and have
assisted two of our members in court proceedings after
acts of self defense.
We have also amassed a Legal Defense Fund, which is
very close to going over the $200,000 mark, funded
primarily through member dues, and secondarily through
corporate sponsorships and member contributions.
We have also helped educate over 100,000 gun owners
regarding the laws concerning use of deadly force in self
defense, through our 24-page booklet What Every Gun
Owner Needs to Know About Self-Defense Law. And,
this year, we started offering Continuing Legal Education
(Continuing Legal Education)
training courses for attorneys, instructors and Network
members.
So, that is where we are presently. Now, allow me the
luxury of dreaming a little and discussing what the future
might hold for the Network. In no particular order, I can
imagine the following as part of our long-range plan:
• A membership of over 100,000 law-abiding
gun owners, all committed to responsible gun
ownership and use, who are well educated,
well trained and capable of defending
themselves and their families if attacked, as
well as capable of defending themselves (with
our help, of course) in court, if necessary.
• A Legal Defense Fund of over one million
dollars, which would not only be used for
helping a member with a legal issue, but I also
dream of perhaps helping with bail money and
living expenses if necessary (such as is
required for George Zimmerman).
• Aggressive growth of our public educational
efforts, currently led by our Network Affiliated
Instructors and Network Affiliated Gun Stores,
who distribute the Network's booklet and
brochure, as well as telling their students and
customers why Network membership is
important. A structure that will support broader
distribution of the booklet is just now in the
formative stages, so I'm not at liberty to
discuss that until more of the details are clear.
I just want to let you know that we are
committed to becoming the leader in use of
force and aftermath education for armed
citizens.
• Establishment of a nationwide “Self-Defense
Bar,” which would include member attorneys
from all across the nation, all of whom are
committed to and educated in how to defend
self-defense cases.
• Yearly Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network
member gatherings, moved around the country
to offer in-person training for our members in
use of force in self defense.
• A newsstand publication devoted exclusively to
self-defense issues.
• Our own cable TV show, which could reach
millions of viewers annually.
• Our own line of Network-approved ammunition,
holsters and self-defense firearms, all of which
would be predicated on reliability, effectiveness
and court defensibility.
• Regional training schools, with courses offered
by Network-certified instructors, to meet the
demand for responsible, cost effective firearms
and self-defense training.
• Our own law firm, available to handle cases for
our members in all 50 states, including the
ability to be hired to handle other self-defense
cases for non-members.
Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network, Inc.
What does the future hold
for the Network? Well, to
answer that question, we
should first take a brief
look at the past.
Started in 2008, the
Network has grown from an idea, into a vital
membership organization of over 5,700 members. We
have produced 57 monthly editions of the eJournal
(there is some really good reading there, folks) and have
assisted two of our members in court proceedings after
acts of self defense.
We have also amassed a Legal Defense Fund, which is
very close to going over the $200,000 mark, funded
primarily through member dues, and secondarily through
corporate sponsorships and member contributions.
We have also helped educate over 100,000 gun owners
regarding the laws concerning use of deadly force in self
defense, through our 24-page booklet What Every Gun
Owner Needs to Know About Self-Defense Law. And,
this year, we started offering Continuing Legal Education
(Continuing Legal Education)
training courses for attorneys, instructors and Network
members.
So, that is where we are presently. Now, allow me the
luxury of dreaming a little and discussing what the future
might hold for the Network. In no particular order, I can
imagine the following as part of our long-range plan:
• A membership of over 100,000 law-abiding
gun owners, all committed to responsible gun
ownership and use, who are well educated,
well trained and capable of defending
themselves and their families if attacked, as
well as capable of defending themselves (with
our help, of course) in court, if necessary.
• A Legal Defense Fund of over one million
dollars, which would not only be used for
helping a member with a legal issue, but I also
dream of perhaps helping with bail money and
living expenses if necessary (such as is
required for George Zimmerman).
• Aggressive growth of our public educational
efforts, currently led by our Network Affiliated
Instructors and Network Affiliated Gun Stores,
who distribute the Network's booklet and
brochure, as well as telling their students and
customers why Network membership is
important. A structure that will support broader
distribution of the booklet is just now in the
formative stages, so I'm not at liberty to
discuss that until more of the details are clear.
I just want to let you know that we are
committed to becoming the leader in use of
force and aftermath education for armed
citizens.
• Establishment of a nationwide “Self-Defense
Bar,” which would include member attorneys
from all across the nation, all of whom are
committed to and educated in how to defend
self-defense cases.
• Yearly Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network
member gatherings, moved around the country
to offer in-person training for our members in
use of force in self defense.
• A newsstand publication devoted exclusively to
self-defense issues.
• Our own cable TV show, which could reach
millions of viewers annually.
• Our own line of Network-approved ammunition,
holsters and self-defense firearms, all of which
would be predicated on reliability, effectiveness
and court defensibility.
• Regional training schools, with courses offered
by Network-certified instructors, to meet the
demand for responsible, cost effective firearms
and self-defense training.
• Our own law firm, available to handle cases for
our members in all 50 states, including the
ability to be hired to handle other self-defense
cases for non-members.
